I am interested in robotics. And going to join B.Tech now. I have 2 options in MIT,Manipal.1 ELECTRONICS and INSTRUMENTATION 2 Mechatronics. Which one should I choose for my robotics future Can anyone please suggest me the best one.

Dear Aspirant,

You should really go for Mechatronics instead of electronics and Instrumentation. While in the latter you mostly learn about electronics and chips, in the former you learn about both electronics and mechanisms.

In Mechatronics, you will get to learn about physical systems modelling, sensors and actuators,signals and systems , computers and logic systems, software and data acquisition,etc. These key concepts shall be able to build you a strong fundamental base of robotics through which you can excel in your career. This branch has a lot of scope in future and Mechatronics is an absolute and continuously evolving integration of electrical and mechanical engineering.

The blending components of mechatronics are mechanical components, electro mechanical components, electronics, electronics software, software for mechanical components and computer science. As it is continuously evolving branch of engineering,more subjects are being integrated within its paradigm.

Mechatronics engineers work on projects like AI( Artificial Intelligence), robotics,control systems ,data communications and networks, Dynamics of machines and mechanisms, human interaction with machines , industrial automation management, smart infrastructure and so on.

Mechatronics is a rare branch and not all institutions have this particular branch with the qualified professors for guiding the students in the process.

I hope this information was helpful to you. Choose a branch which interests you more.